Monthly Archives: August 2008

UK new homes incentives ‘best in 15 years’

UK property developers are offering up some of the best incentives ‘seen in the last 15 years’ as they try to shift unsold new homes.

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Real estate agents sell homes for less

A survey has revealed US home sellers who used a real estate agent got lower prices for their homes than those who sold without any help.

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UAE sand dunes property developement

A UAE company is hoping to make its dual-tower development stand out from the crowd with help of a design which aims to mimic the movement of sand dunes.

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Indian property developer builds four townships

A major Indian developer is planning to build four new townships across two cities in a move designed to provide more affordable housing.

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Barratt Homes big discount sale

A UK developer has slashed prices at a plush apartment project, which is now offering units for less than £100,000.

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US mortgage giants shares plummet

Share prices in two of America’s biggest mortgage finance companies have plunged to new lows, prompting fresh rumours of a government bail out.

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UAE investment project sells 25% in 15 days

A quarter of a prestigious UAE residence project has already been sold just 15 days after it went on sale.

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Foreign investment in Indian property to reach $25 billion

Foreign investment in Indian real estate is likely to rocket by around $21 billion over the next decade, according to experts.

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UK Mortgage applicants face multiple rejections

Tighter application criteria for mortgages means some UK buyers are now being rejected four or more times before getting a homeloan.

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US gas prices act as property sales tool

US gasoline prices are now so high they are acting as a ‘sales tool’ for certain properties, experts have said.

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